Hoàn Kiếm Trip Overview
This tour is designed for travelers who want to stay longer in Sapa and want to experience 1 night at basic homestay in hill tribe village and 1 night at hotel in Sapa, even save lots of money in comparison to going by night train. You will have free times between the lines to enjoy Sapa’ hidden charm and exploring the rice terraces and minority villages around Sa Pa in a small group – no overwhelming crowds
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Hoàn Kiếm, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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This tour is designed for travelers who want to stay longer in Sapa and want to experience 1 night at basic homestay in hill tribe village and 1 night at hotel in Sapa, even save lots of money in comparison to going by night train. You will have free times between the lines to enjoy Sapa’ hidden charm and exploring the rice terraces and minority villages around Sa Pa in a small group – no overwhelming crowds
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – long trek Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van Village ( L/D )
Stop At: Sapa, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
6.30 – 7.00: Pick up from your hotel, get on big bus and depart for Sapa Town.
9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break 11.00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa 13.00: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’Mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. Local our guide pick you up at bus station, transfer to our office. Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes 14.15: A short drive to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. You approach Ta Van village where Zay Ethnic People inhabits in late afternoon. Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 3.5 hours 17.45: Check in homestay; get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time to enjoy the mountain life on Sunset. You may attend cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy dinner in peace. In the evening, you can join the local bar nearby with music and socialize with other tourists then overnight at homestay
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai Tl152, Sapa 290000 Vietnam
Y Linh Ho is a small commune composed by a dozen of small hamlets scattering on the very tough mountain terrain with high and steep mountains
Stop At: Lao Chai, Lao Chai, Lao Cai Province
Lao Chai village is home to the ethnic Giay with more than 40 households and a few other ethnic minority people. They live in the lowlands, the valleys near rivers and streams to cultivate rice.
Stop At: Ta Van Village, Sapa 330000 Vietnam
Homestay in the village of Ta Van will bring you an unforgettable experience. You will discover not only the authenticity of the valley but also the lifestyle of friendly host who welcome you warmly. Besides, the view from these houses is simply stunning. What could be better than waking up in the morning with such an amazing scene, enjoying the rustic beauty of the village with gurgling streams and birdsong?
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Dorm Stay at Ta Van Homestay Village
Day 2: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai Village – Sapa ( B/L/D)
Stop At: Giang Ta Chai Village, Ta Van Commune, Sapa 008420 Vietnam
After breakfast at Homestay, continue on 14 km of trekking to visit 2 villages of the red Dzao, the H’mong. Visit a beautiful waterfall and rattan bridge. Enjoy landscapes… through bamboo forest to the main road to catch the Car to return to Sapa.
– B, L, D
– O/N at the Hotel in Sapa
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Sapa, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
Free Time to explore of Sapa Town and Overnight at Hotel in Sapa
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel in Sapa Town
Day 3: Sapa – Cat Cat Village -Sin Chai Village – Sapa -Bus back to Hanoi ( B/L )
Stop At: Sapa, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
After breakfast at Hotel . A walk down to the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. Relax at the food of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during the colonial time in Vietnam. Enjoy picnic lunch by the side of the river, and then next 6 km to Sin Chai, the village located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. From here you can enjoy huge stunning landscapes before climbing up on the way a Car to return to Sapa
15.30: Get on bus to go back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks.
21.15: We say goodbye to you at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Finish the trip to Sapa Tour 3 Days 2 Nights by Bus
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Cat Cat village, Sapa 330000 Vietnam
Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Terraced Rice Fields in Shin Chai Village, Cau May street, Sapa 330000 Vietnam
Sin Chai Village is one of the best view spots in Sapa, distant 4km from the city center and home of about 1.400 Mong people.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
